Ontario Ice Storms: Sick Notes for Weather-Related Absences
Ontario ice storms can make commuting dangerous or impossible. Learn about your rights during severe weather and when documentation helps protect your job.
## Ontario Ice Storms and Work Absences
Ontario's winter ice storms can make commuting dangerous or impossible, especially in the GTA where transit shutdowns strand thousands.
## Your Rights During Severe Weather
Under Ontario's ESA, you have access to personal emergency leave days. If roads are impassable or transit is shut down, you may use these days.
## When Documentation Helps
- Employer requires proof of inability to attend
- Multiple weather-related absences in one season
- Employer is threatening discipline
- You need to establish a pattern of legitimate absences
## Injuries from Ice Storms
Slips and falls on ice are extremely common during Ontario winters. If you're injured, a sick note documents your inability to work.
## Getting Documentation
MedLetter provides within 6 hours sick notes from CPSO-registered physicians. If you're injured or ill due to winter weather, complete our 5-minute online form.